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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1941
Page
8
The document lists services and programs at Christ Episcopal Trinity Methodist Bland Street Methodist and others. It notes morning worship at 11, Sunday school times, vestry and council meetings, Christmas programs, choir rehearsals, and notices of district events including a Bluefield district address by Bishop Straughn and benevolence day.
Afternoon at 2 30 the cast of the eee play A Stranger in Bethlehem will rehearse. Sunday evening at 6 30 the Methodist Youth Fellowship divisions will meet. The commission on communi grams in the Young People’s he ro Sunday evening at 7 30 the pastor will preach on What Does the Bible Say. Monday the Commission on World Friendship will meet. Wednesday mid week Bible study and discussion at 7 30. Mr Brown ing continues The Origin and Growth of the Bible with Q and A. Thursday choir rehearsal at 7 30.
Rev C G Gunn delivers sermon on comforting method as special music by Young People choir directed by William Alley Jr with Miss Mary Ann Meyers organ. Edison chapel Sunday school, Vesper at evening, Pioneer and Senior Young People meetings led by James Gunn. Church events list Evangelistic services 7:30 with Professor Lesley music, Ladies Missionary Society Tuesday 7:30. Morning sermon at 11 quotes The Royal Secret for a Real Christmas.
A devotional study links Isaiah 9 6 7 John 1 1 4 10 14 and I John 4 9 11 to the Christmas message. The lesson notes Jesus as Wonderful Counselor Mighty God Prince of Peace and argues the Messiah's kingdom grows in peace through love enacted by believers.
The evening program at 7 30 features a subject titled The Ho roles Who How addressing social dynamics. The event invites audience participation and discussion.
The Graham Christian Church outlines a full Sunday schedule with Bible school at 9:45 a.m. led by superintendent W. W. K. Bailey and assistant M. S. Turner, morning worship at 11 a.m. with communion and a sermon on The Light That Today, and evening worship at 7:30 p.m. The Junior and Senior Young Christian Endeavors meet 6:30 p.m. Daily and weekly activities are noted, including Tuesday casting of workers and officials and midweek choir and fellowship events. The Church of God led by Rev. W. D. McCraw lists Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., morning worship at 11 a.m., and a 6:15 p.m. Young People's meeting with Mrs. G. C. Mattox.
A Christmas program will be presented at this hour and the evening service at 7 30. The revival will close at this service. Midweek prayer meeting at 7 30. The public is invited to attend.
The Rev. E. W. Hughes, rector, leads a service at 11 o'clock with Holy Communion. Ladies of the church are vested to bring their bhank-off boxes for the offering.
Sunday school at 9 45 led by Mrs T W Catro superintendent. Morning service not held. Evening worship at 6 50 with sermon at 7 45 and hymn singing beginning around 1200.
Ray C. Tindall is pastor with Sunday school at 9 45. John B. Pearson leads the morning message on a theme. Evening vesper at five centers on The Power of Prayer. Training Union at six. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 15. Christian Science Society at 607 Appalachian Building uses Golden Text Psalms.
An evening meeting at 8 o'clock invites all to attend a sermon drawn from Psalm verses including In thee O Lord do I put my trust and Thou art my rock and fortress. The announcement emphasizes deliverance by righteousness and welcomes the public.
The First Presbyterian church on McCulloch to Duneins streets announces Sunday worship at 9 45 a m with divine service at 11 a m and 5 p m The morning service will be broadcast on WHIS Dr Crowe will speak on We Were Like Them That Dream James Young will sing The Voice in the Wilderness The Bluefield Girl Reserve Vesper service is at 6 pm led by Miss Elizabeth Shelton with songs The Angel's Lone and O Holy Night to be performed
Miss Shelton will direct the junior choir in singing Under the Stars by Brown during the morning service. Charles H. Cassell directs the music as organist and choirmaster. Young people meet at 6 for light supper and final carol practice before their trip next week.
1405 Highland Avenue. James W. Farmer pastor. Sunday school at 9:45 taught by Burns Wornal superintendent. Morning worship at 11. Training union at 6:30 and evening service at 7:30. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30. Bible class Friday at 7:30 taught by Mrs. C L Jefferies.
Corner Mercer and Duhring streets lists Sunday Bible school at 9 45 morning worship with holy communion at 11 Luther Leagues intermediate and senior classes at 6 45 evening worship with holy communion at 7 The friendly church led by Pastor Paul L Royer announces the weekly schedule of activities and services.
The Bluefield church will celebrate its 50th founding anniversary with a 11 o clock service titled Yesterday and Tomorrow. Charter members present and descendants receive special recognition and letters from other charter members and former ministers will be read. A solo by Mrs. C G Harris and an anthem by the choir follow. Evening music by Beaver A Capella choir at 7 30.
The Bland Street Methodist church men’s club held its regular supper meeting with J. Taylor Prazi er presiding. Dr. Eastwood gave the invocation and Fred Edwards reported on November. E C Giles announced Troop 22 of Bland Street church and Acuff led a candlelight service as boys earned tenderfoot badges: Kay Pankey Buddy Burnette James Craig Blaine Wed Billy Fridley. The Troop 22 charter was presented to the Sand Street church by Prazi er. Dr. W P Eastwood and James Elmer Brown were named program committee for the next meeting on January 9 at Hamilton Hall.
B. A Lusk veteran brakeman from N and W is recovering at St Luke's hospital after a serious illness. Doctors report his condition has improved and recovery has begun, following a prolonged period of panic and worry.
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